Professional Role Development IV

Welcome to NU 414: Professional Role Development IV

Greetings! I am so excited to be with you this semester!

Instructor: Dr. Deena Rauch, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, FACHE, Evidence-Based Practice (CH)

Email: drrauch@lcsc.edu

Office Hours: Generally, Wednesdays 10:00 – 12:00 pm; Wednesdays 12:30 – 2:30 pm (on 9/7, 10/5, 11/2, 12/7); and by appointment.

I am a life-long resident of Idaho and former Chief Nursing Officer. I have almost 40 years of leadership experience in professional nursing organizations and acute care hospitals in Washington and Idaho. I hold two certifications as an advanced practice nurse executive. I am an Evidence-Based Practice Certificate Holder and a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. I received my undergraduate degrees from Lewis-Clark State College (Go Warriors!), my master’s degree from Gonzaga University, and my doctoral degree from Boise State University. I am passionate about Nursing, leadership and rural health care. In addition to teaching at LCSC, I am an affiliate graduate faculty member at Boise State University and a faculty mentor for the Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare at Ohio State University.

My husband and I live in Moscow. We have been married for over 40 years and have three grown sons and five grandchildren. I love to cook, spend time on the water, and binge (occasionally) on Netflix.

I wish you every success as you complete your student nurse journey! If I can be of assistance, don't hesitate to contact me!

Deena